Dugout Discussion
11 May 2016 1693 comments
Paul Paul
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Fantasy managers are treated to three more fixtures this evening as double Gameweek 37 comes to a potentially dramatic conclusion. First up in the earlier kick-offs, Norwich entertain Watford and Sunderland go head-to-head with Everton at the Stadium of Light as the battle to beat the drop intensifies.

After seeing off Chelsea on Saturday, Sam Allardyce’s men are in the driving seat as they look to seal top-flight survival for another season. The Black Cats have scored seven times in their previous four but, like their visitors, sit inside the bottom five for attempts inside the box over that period, with 24 to the Toffees’ mere 16, which is joint-bottom along with Palace.

In terms of defensive data, though, Sunderland have every reason for optimism tonight. Everton have allowed their opponents a massive 63 shots inside the box in the previous four – that’s at least 19 more than any side and almost double their hosts’ 32.

Four points behind the Black Cats with two matches remaining, Norwich are in need of a miracle. The Canaries are the only side that have failed to find the net in their last quartet of league fixtures, though the defensive numbers on offer from visitors Watford afford Alex Neil’s side a degree of hope – the Hornets sit second-bottom for shots conceded inside the box (44).

In the later kick-off, Liverpool and Chelsea go head-to-head at Anfield. Despite making numerous alterations to his recent team sheets as a result of Europa League exertions, Jurgen Klopp’s side still lead the way for attempts on goal over their last four – a total of 80 is some distance ahead of their visitors’ 49. Furthermore, the Merseysiders also better the Blues for efforts in the box (41 to 33) as they look to clinch victory in their final Anfield fixture of the season.

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  1. AC Pilkington
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    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Coutinho playing a full game tonight almost guarantees he will rest next game right?

  2. brianutd-why always we? 20
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Scoutcast should be live now on YouTube but having problems?

    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 16 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Last page.

      1. brianutd-why always we? 20
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Ah ta TM

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  4. Danno - Emre Canada
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    So in light of Everton possibly finishing 16th I think and Lukaku only being able to hit the crossbar should I take him out for Giroud and keep Hazard? The original plan was to bring back Sanchez for Hazard but Eden has decided to play. What say you good people?

  5. Lateriser 12
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    • 13 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    How many moves to make and which one(s). First one is free and the rest are additional hits.

    a) Fabregas to Mane
    b) Sturridge to Giroud
    c) Lukaku to Aguero

    (Note my 5th mid is Lanzini. If i do b and c then i will have to get Tadic not Mane).

    1. super zlatan
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Hi LR.

      Given your nice new shiny rank, I don't think hits are worth it.

      I'm not taking a hit.

      I'm doing carrol > Kane.

      1. Lateriser 12
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        • 13 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        You know i don't do safe.

        1. super zlatan
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          In that case , B and C

          1. Lateriser 12
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            • 13 Years
            9 years, 7 months ago

            Thanks.

  6. super zlatan
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    FFF has my predicted rank to be 476.

    Wow

    1. Evs
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      • 16 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Top man Zlat !

      1. super zlatan
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Not sure it's right? It's normally out by a few 100 places...no?

        1. Lateriser 12
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          • 13 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          I'm not sure either. We'll know tomorrow.

    2. DaveZubie
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      • 14 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      FFF is?

      1. super zlatan
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        fantasy football fix

        1. DaveZubie
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          • 14 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          Cheers Zlat

  7. DaveZubie
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    • 14 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Likelihood of PvA getting Baps??

    I know it looks like 0 to 2 for him.

    1. super zlatan
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      1

      1. DaveZubie
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        • 14 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        I hope - would even up mini league for an epic last game week!!!

  8. DanLFC1
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Kone score is disgusting, really didnt need that

  9. Gashead9
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    I'm projected to enter top 10K for first time this season, and in my fpl history. Gone top of all my MLs too. Nice!

    1. filobiz
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      same here on both counts! well done. good luck for next week!

  10. DanLFC1
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    No one is talking about KDB for next week?

  11. filobiz
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    well i think i've just won my ML after about 8 seasons trying, and hopefully cracked the top 10k for the first time. thank you PVA, thank you hazard!

    thank you FFS - you've all helped!

    21 points clear going into the final week. should be fine.....

    1. DanLFC1
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      21 points is nothing mate, I am now only 19 clear after guy lucked out with Kone

      1. filobiz
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        true, i could be celebrating too early, but i know his team, and barring any hat-tricks or penalty saves i can't see him catching me! anyway we'll find out. KONE? wow that's tough! good luck next week.

    2. Bazzalona
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Great grav!

    3. For Fuchs Sake
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      21 points is not safe, a captain could get that easily

      1. filobiz
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        bookmark it. he's a very conservative player. i'll win from here! sanchez (c) all the way. where are the big scores coming from next week?

  12. AC Pilkington
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    9 years, 7 months ago

    I'm 57 points clear at the top?

    Can I relax now?

    1. For Fuchs Sake
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Yes, even with a TC, it would be hard to catch, unless you didn't have or captain that player...

  13. Dynamo Chicken
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Ya beauty over 100 points with Carrol as triple captain.
    Going to finish in the top 1M with a bit of luck.

    1. bazrovers1
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      How had Defoe got an assist for the goal tonight ?

      1. Dynamo Chicken
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        He was fouled for the free kick.

  14. bazrovers1
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    You get an assist for a free as if it was the a peno ? Madness

    1. Dynamo Chicken
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Dems da rules fella